While Kentucky usually gets the most attention, you can find great American whiskey in just about every state these days. One of the most interesting is Texas, both from a flavor perspective and from the…
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8 Gifts for Whiskey Lovers That Aren’t Just Whiskey Stones
Guys who like whiskey are constantly being flooded with novelty shot glasses and whiskey stones. The first are usually a little too kitschy to get a fully authentic reception, and the second have dubious results…
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6 Unique Bourbons To Gift That are Under $60
Finding the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life may seem like an easy task at first. After all, there are many great gifts for men who love to drink out there. There…
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The 5 Best Whiskey Glasses For Bourbon
There are enough whiskey glasses on the market that you could probably use a different one every day of the year and two on federal holidays and still have some you never quite got to.…
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We Partnered With Huckberry To Give Away a Bottle of Pappy Van Winkle
If there’s one name in bourbon that is sure to turn heads, it’s Pappy Van Winkle. It’s notoriously hard to find (especially when it comes to the higher age statements), and if you do happen…
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Add to Bar Cart: The Vaults 2022 Release Blends Widow Jane’s Oldest and Rarest Whiskeys
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There’s no shortage of whiskey releases for bourbon lovers to keep track of. Many…
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Dr Pepper Releases Bourbon-Flavored Soda
Dr Pepper has taken a page out of tailgate mixed drinks by releasing a Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve soda. The soda is in fact non-alcoholic but, according to the beverage company, inspired by the brand’s…
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How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit
On a recent zoom tasting with a group of whiskey experts, I sat with two bourbons in front of me. The taster bottles were unlabeled other than a sticker that read “BOURBON WITH NO BOUNDARIES,”…
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The 2022 Pappy Van Winkle Lineup Might Be a Little Easier to Get This Year
Pappy Van Winkle remains one of the most elusive, sought-after whiskey brands in the country. Thanks to a combination of hype, scarcity, and genuine quality, bottles of Pappy are quickly snatched up and sold on…
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The Best Bourbons for an Old Fashioned, From Budget to Luxury
Yes, the Old Fashioned was originally made with rye whiskey (and for Wisconsinites, brandy has long been the spirit of choice). But even if that’s where the Old Fashioned started, ending up in bourbon territory…
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Heritage Month Auction
Beloved bourbon distillery Buffalo Trace has introduced an impressive auction this month to support Keep America Beautiful, the largest community improvement organization in the US. The Buffalo Trace Bourbon Heritage Month Collection features 50 1.75L…
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The 9 Best Bourbons under $100 to Drink Neat
When the weather is hot, there’s nothing quite like reaching for one (or a few) of the best bourbons to drink on the rocks. That said, many true aficionados will almost always opt for their…
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Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2022 Release
Four Roses has announced this year’s edition of their annual Limited Edition Small Batch. And like always, this one is a doozy. We’ve long sung the praises of Four Roses Small Batch as one of…
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The Best Bourbon in Every Price Range from $20 to $200
You can find a decent quality bottle of bourbon at just about any price. Sure, it takes a little knowing what’s what versus just grabbing any bottle of whiskey off the bottom shelf, but if…
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The 4 Types of Cocktail Glasses You Actually Need (And 4 You Don’t)
If you’re anything like me, there’s a good chance you have way too much glassware in your cabinets and on your bar cart. And while, sure, it can be fun to have a few novelty…